Electromechanical Equipment Reliability Technician

Join HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA

Pay: $31.87–$37.26/hour + great benefits
Schedule: 40 hours/week on four 10-hour shifts; early AM and early PM starts. Flexibility to support some weekends/holidays.

Why this role matters

Our operation depends on equipment that runs right—the first time and every time. You’ll be the expert who blends mechanical know-how with electrical savvy to keep lines moving and people safe.

What you’ll do

• Safety leadership: Follow procedures, spot risks, and correct hazards.
• Preventive care: Execute inspections, PMs, precision alignment, and lubrication to extend asset life.
• Rapid troubleshooting: Resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Production partnership: Coordinate with operations to elevate overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Accurate records: Document repairs, inspections, and preventive tasks thoroughly.
• Team enablement: Share best practices and mentor junior technicians.
• Adaptability: Tackle additional tasks as assigned.

What you bring

• High school diploma/equivalent; technical certs preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong grasp of electro-mechanical principles.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting; able to interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Competence with diagnostic/testing tools for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on with PLCs (including programming/troubleshooting), VFDs, MSPs, and automation components.
• Depth in pneumatics and hydraulics troubleshooting; component-level repair.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and precision alignment.
• Predictive and preventive maintenance mindset.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts; physically capable of job demands.
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced setting; flexible schedule.

Tech environment

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Servo motors and motion control
• Conveyor systems

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and paid training
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• PTO, holidays, and a paid birthday
• Uniforms provided
• Employee referral and assistance programs

Next steps

We appreciate the time you invest in applying. If selected for an interview, we’ll contact you via email or text with scheduling instructions.

Equal Opportunity

HandCraft Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.